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Chennai Super Kings will cross swords with Punjab Kings in the seventh group-stage match of the IPL 2026 on Friday, April 3. The highly anticipated encounter will be played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK had a poor start to the IPL 2026, losing their first match against Rajasthan Royals.
After a horrible batting collapse restricted them to 127, the Super Kings were blown away by the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi storm, with the RR opener hammering 52 runs off just 17 deliveries.
On the contrary, Punjab Kings won their first game of the season, defeating Gujarat Titans at the Mullanpur Stadium. Although the hosts had a terrible batting collapse, Cooper Connolly held his nerves, powering them to a crucial victory.
As both teams get ready for a cracking face-off, here we provide you with the CSK Vs PBKS IPL match prediction.
CSK Vs PBKS current form (last 5 matches)
| Teams | Form |
| CSK | L, W, L, W, L |
| PBKS | W, L, W, L, W |
Chennai vs Punjab player battles
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh
Runs - 57 , Dismissals - 3, Average - 19, SR - 123.9
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has a poor record against ace Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep has dismissed Ruturaj thrice, with the batter managing only 57 runs against him at a modest average of 19.
Considering Arshdeep will open the bowling with the new ball, the contest between him and Gaikwad would be interesting in the powerplay.
Sanju Samson vs Yuzvendra Chahal
| Criterion | Data |
| Balls faced | 62 |
| Runs scored | 71 |
| Dismissals | 5 |
| Average | 14.2 |
| Strike Rate | 114.5 |
(Sanju Samson vs Yuzvendra Chahal in T20s)
After getting out cheaply in the RR Vs CSK match, Sanju Samson would be desperate to make an impact for the Super Kings against Punjab.
However, Yuzvendra Chahal could emerge as the Kerala batter's nemesis, having dismissed him five times.
Shreyas Iyer vs Khaleel Ahmed
Runs - 33 , Dismissals - 3, Average - 11, SR - 132
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been cleared to play the CSK Vs PBKS match after recovering from a hand injury.
As the experienced cricket eyes redemption, Khaleel Ahmed could spoil his plans, having dismissed him thrice in 25 deliveries.
Also read: Shreyas Iyer To Miss CSK Vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match? PBKS Captain Provides Major Injury Update
Chennai vs Punjab top performers (current squad members)
Most runs for CSK Vs PBKS
MS Dhoni (637), Ruturaj Gaikwad (242)
Most wickets for CSK Vs PBKS
Khaleel Ahmed (4)
Most runs for PBKS Vs CSK
Prabhsimran Singh (139), Shashank Singh (127)
Most wickets for PBKS Vs CSK
Arshdeep Singh (11)
CSK Vs PBKS toss prediction
The pitch at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai mostly assisted the batters during the T20 World Cup 2026, as evidenced by an average scoring rate of 9.41.
Although the spinners might get some turn off the surface, the pitch will likely remain the same throughout the match. Therefore, with dew likely to come in the latter half, toss could play a decisive role and the toss-winning side might opt to bowl first.
CSK Vs PBKS 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay – 50/1
Final score – 190/7
CSK Vs PBKS 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay – 60/2
Final score – 195/6
CSK Vs PBKS top players prediction
CSK top players' prediction
Probable best batters
Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube
Probable best bowlers
Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad
PBKS top players' prediction
Probable best batters
Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly
Probable best bowlers
Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen
Who will hit the most sixes in Chennai vs Punjab IPL 2026, Match 7?
Sanju Samson
Who will score the most fours in Chennai vs Punjab IPL 2026, Match 7?
Prabhsimran Singh
Today IPL Match Prediction- CSK Vs PBKS, Who Will Win IPL 2026 Match 7?
Talking about the CSK Vs PBKS head-to-head record, both teams have had a fierce rivalry over the years. Each team has won 16 matches, suggesting how competitive their games have been in the IPL.
However, if we compare the CSK and PBKS IPL 2026 squads, Punjab Kings have a more formidable lineup than the Chennai-based team. The Super Kings have sustained multiple injury setbacks and Punjab's balanced team structure makes them the favourites to win this contest.
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